I said I have a "Chip on my shoulder" at the interview

[papoosh]

Hey guys

So I had an interview at an awesome school. I am a severe underdog with multiple retakes of classes. many Fs and Ds. Anyways I explained how Ive turned my life around and gotten a near 4.0 in my postbacc.... and at the end I stupidly said " I am motivated by my setbacks and lack of performace. I guess you could say I have a chip on my shoulder. Given the chance I am going to worker as hard as anybody to pursue my dream and become a doctor at the highest level"

Now nglish is my third language and I have a heard this on football interviews and it just came out of my mouth. Do you think I have left a negative image on their mind now? Is that not the correct use of that term? Thank you

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[deleted407021]

Having a "chip on your shoulder" means that you get angry very easily due to grievances about real or perceived injustices. Basically you're saying that you get mad at people who say or do things you don't like. You both used the term wrong and made a mistake in making yourself sound volatile or immature.

If they understand that English isn't your native language, maybe they'll cut you some slack. People say all kinds of goofy stuff in interviews.

 

[crazy87]

If the rest of what you said and how you acted in the interview shows you're motivated and mature, don't worry about a single phrase. Don't overthink what is already done. I went over in my head what I wished I would have said or didn't say and it just creates unnecessary anxiety.

 

[AsclepiusDO]

I think that you're fine. Don't stress! It's already impressive that you speak 3 languages, and if someone said that too me, I wouldn't think of it negatively.

Good luck, I am sure you will do fine!
=]=]

 

[W19]

Hey guys

So I had an interview at an awesome school. I am a severe underdog with multiple retakes of classes. many Fs and Ds. Anyways I explained how Ive turned my life around and gotten a near 4.0 in my postbacc.... and at the end I stupidly said " I am motivated by my setbacks and lack of performace. I guess you could say I have a chip on my shoulder. Given the chance I am going to worker as hard as anybody to pursue my dream and become a doctor at the highest level"

Now nglish is my third language and I have a heard this on football interviews and it just came out of my mouth. Do you think I have left a negative image on their mind now? Is that not the correct use of that term? Thank you

Lol... You should be fine IMO...

 

[costales]

Don't imitate football players too much. Don't say things like “First of all, I want to thank the Lord for giving me my size and the talent that I have right now, and I want to thank the Lord for the opportunity to represent Him at this interview ..."

You did fine.

 

[YourMD]

Having a "chip on your shoulder" means that you get angry very easily due to grievances about real or perceived injustices. Basically you're saying that you get mad at people who say or do things you don't like. You both used the term wrong and made a mistake in making yourself sound volatile or immature.

If they understand that English isn't your native language, maybe they'll cut you some slack. People say all kinds of goofy stuff in interviews.

Wrong! Having a "Chip on your shoulder" simply means acting as if you have something to prove. Considering OP's prior academic history, He/She surely has something to prove. You did fine OP sit back and wait on your acceptance!

 

[allantois]

Why would you try to sound like a football player at a med school interview 😕

 

[Bill Brasky]

Having a "chip on your shoulder" means that you get angry very easily due to grievances about real or perceived injustices. Basically you're saying that you get mad at people who say or do things you don't like. You both used the term wrong and made a mistake in making yourself sound volatile or immature.

If they understand that English isn't your native language, maybe they'll cut you some slack. People say all kinds of goofy stuff in interviews.

I don't know about you, but in that context I had no problem taking it as meaning "I am very motivated". It's not exactly the correct phrase but I really, really doubt anyone would interpret it as meaning he is easily angered.